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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.03, 278.89 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.03, 278.89 and 152.92 is: 211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.03 : 278.89 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.03/278.89 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.03x = 278.89 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.03x = 42,646.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,646.78/202.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.09

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